telling you a lil about me.

hey, my name is meghan. im 16 and getting a duodenal switch. im 364lbs and im 5'4.75 inches tall. i have been overweight all my life.my surgeon is dr.henry bucwhald.im getting surgery at the university of minnesota since i live in minnesota.i belong to a support group called the minneapolis ds support group. and all the people are great expecailly tammy.im so happy she made the group adn she likes to look out for others!!!and, well im the only teen in the group. i wish we could find other teens. i do own 2 groups for teens that are having or researching or had weight loss surgery.and i own a duodenal switch support group on msn. thats where i find more suport from people.im very happy with my decision on surgery.can anyone tell me about themselves?or what happens the moring of surgery?or if theres another support group out htere for teens.well thanxs for listening, meghan

I cant really give you any info on DS at all, I am having an AGB but I just wanted to say hello. I am 17 and having my surgery soon, if you ever want to talk feel free to email me.

Whassup Meghan, I am 21 had RNY surgery have lost 100lbs in 6 months. I started off at 374 lbs, and I am 5'9. Weightloss has been really great to me. I have experienced increase attention, easier to shop, more respect from people, and a better understanding about myself. Now with surgery you will also go through some mental things, most times around 5 months out because your hormones are going wild. but that situation can be minimized by talking, seeing a shrink, and going to group meetings. Surgery is great, and you will love your results.

I've already talked to you alot on AIM. But for everyone else, I'm Brittany I had RNY on December 3rd. I've lost 29 pounds. I had my surgery lap. and had little pain during the recovery. When I woke up, I didnt feel much at all because I was drugged up, lol. The catheter, I hated it, haha I think that was the worst part of the hospital stay. Once I got home it got a little harder but not to bad. I seemed to have bounced back fairly quick. The only main problem I've come across so far, is I am not eating enough -- since I dont get hungry and the dietician said it will hinder my weightloss since my body will think I'm starving. So I'm trying to eat small meals, more frequently, as they requested me to do. I cant really say much about how I felt in the hospital since I was lap, and your going to be open. I'd imagine though that the recover will be different. xoxo

Hi, my name's Megan also. Meghan, I've talked to you a little about surgery already also. Congrats on your decision to go through with it, it's soooo worth the journey! I was 223 the morning of surgery, which was Dec. 13th. I had Lap RNY with Dr. Lederer. As of yesterday, my 4 week post-op date, I'm down 33lbs! Here is the support group I went to with my boyfriend almost a year ago when before he had his surgery: http://www.freewebs.com/swls-support/